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SD D.O.T. Dealing with Damage to Two I-90 Bridges

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is facing some unexpected bridge repairs. Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Transportation Commission…

Drag Show Reaction Forces Policy Change for the SD Board of Regents

The South Dakota Board of Regents voted to create a new policy to better protect minors that visit one of…

Alexis Taylor Confirmed by Senate for USDA Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs

The U-Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alexis Taylor as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Foreign Affairs and many…

All Eyes are watching the Cold Weather

A quick moving weather system is moving thru the Mid-west. USDA Meteorologist talks weather with us and how it’s affecting…

U.S. Confirms Alexis Taylor

Late Wednesday Afternoon, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alexis Taylor to serve as the USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign…

Changes to the WIC Program May Hurt the Dairy Industry

Changes to the federal food program Women, Infant, and Children or better known as WIC may have some negative consequences…

SD Transportation Commission Hears from Highway 46 Supporters

The South Dakota Transportation Commission heard from supporters of the four lane Highway 46 through Wagner. Gerrit Juffer of Wagner…

SD Senator John Thune Supports NDAA Passage

The National Defense Authorization Act was agreed to by Members of Congress last week. At over eight hundred fifty billion…

Beef Specialist Tells Cattle Producers to Provide Shelter and Additional Feed During Cold Spell

The weather forecast for the coming days is calling for extreme cold temperatures along with some snow.  Ken Olson is…

SD Board of Regents Change On Campus Meetings Rules

A drag show at South Dakota State University that was advertised as “family friendly” has led to policy changes by…

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